Welcome to the Discovery & Exploration Community!

Whether you are unsure of your interests, undecided on which of your interests to pursue, or uncertain of what opportunities are out there, the Discovery and Exploration Community is for you!

Within this community you can access resources to guide you in exploring careers and interests, designing your Duke experience to make it unique to your needs, and in making decisions. Throughout your exploring, remember that as you grow and engage in different experiences, you learn about yourself! No worries if you don’t have it all figured out right now (you don’t have to) or if you notice your interests shifting, you have support and resources available to you!

Join this community by personalizing your Hub and setting alerts to discover resources, career advice, job/internship opportunities, and events that will help you connect your interests and skills to roles of interest!

Be curious, explore, and design your Duke!

Discovery & Exploration Community Manager

Alicia Rhodes (she/her). Assistant Director, Career Services

Behind the Scenes: Beyond the Career Fair

Insights, advice, and perspectives from the Career Center

The Career Fair is over. Now what?

Hopefully, you made some connections with employers. The next step is to keep those connections going.

Follow up

If you received a recruiter’s contact information, …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Employer Spotlight: Social Media Internship with Oh My Millie

About the Employer:

Oh My Millie was founded by a sister team (Wendi graduated Duke in 2015) and inspired by their real-life dog, Millie. Believing that pets are family, we create whimsical, design-led products that celebrate the everyday moments shared …

By Leigh Ann Waring (she/her)
Leigh Ann Waring (she/her) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Behind the Scenes: Making the Most of the Career Fair

Insights, advice, and perspectives from the Career Center

The Career Fair is more than an opportunity to apply for a job. It’s a chance to explore, make connections, and learn about employers and industries.

Christina Plante shares some tips to …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Welcome, Class of 2030!

Welcome to Duke, Class of 2030! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome you to the Discovery & Exploration Career Community and introduce you to the Duke Career Center.

Your first year is a great time to start exploring, not because you’re expected …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Behind the Scenes: What Are Employers Looking for in Students?

Insights, advice, and perspectives from the Career Center

I recently spoke with Leigh Ann Muth-Waring about what employers are looking for in students, from the skills and experiences they value to the feedback employers want students to hear. We also …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Career Readiness Resources

Duke Career Hub The hub of career conversations, content and resources at Duke, including Career Communities. Learn about our Guiding …

A much-loved podcast brought to you by four Career Center team members who hope to provide a space for honest …

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